Don’t Forget About Andriy Shevchenko

Ukrainian striker and AC Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko is a player that is often forgotten when great strikers are discussed yet he is one we can learn much from. It was unfortunate to see him move to Chelsea in the prime of his career and not produce the same results he did while playing for Milan, however, no matter what, we can always learn from a talented player. Shevchenko’s talent and the number of goals he scored in his career (and counting) must be respected.

Shevchenko isn’t fast like many strikers today nor does he have an array of flashy skills but what he does have is an excellent touch on the ball, a deadly strike of the ball from anywhere inside or outside the box and he utilizes his size to shield and push defenders away to create opportunities for himself. The only player that does this today the same way Shevchenko did is Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. In fact, it is Drogba who credits much of his development as a striker to Shevchenko while they played together at Chelsea.

By Philip MacDonald

The idea for Goalden is to help other soccer players of all ages improve the many different aspects of their game. We began coaching youth teams and watching youth soccer all over Ontario. We watched semi-professional and professional teams and noticed how far the game still has to develop here. From that, we decided we want to help others obtain the best information as early as possible in their soccer careers. We want to educate readers about the game of soccer and the fine details that are often overlooked by coaches in North America.